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Why North Macedonia Should Be Your Next Balkan Destination

Why North Macedonia Should Be Your Next Balkan Destination

When I finally visited, I was amazed at how much history and culture seemed to be forgotten there. I came across churches that dated back centuries in Ohrid, and thought about the importance of Ohrid as a medieval religious centre. Likewise, in Skopje, I thought about the odd collective of Ottoman, Yugoslav, and modern references

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From Tapas to Flamenco: The Ultimate Budget Guide to Seville

From Tapas to Flamenco: The Ultimate Budget Guide to Seville

Getting From the Airport Without Donating a Kidney Welcome to Seville Airport! Avoid the taxi trap and instead hop on the EA (Especial Aeropuerto) bus. It runs every 20–30 minutes, takes about 35 minutes to reach the city centre, and costs just €4 (one-way). Alternatively, if you’re travelling ultra-light and fancy stretching your legs, the

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Party Like a Millionaire, Spend Like a Student: Ibiza’s Best Cheap Thrills

Party Like a Millionaire, Spend Like a Student: Ibiza’s Best Cheap Thrills

How to Get From the Airport Without Selling a Kidney The Ibiza Airport (IBZ) is just 7km from Ibiza Town. Skip the overpriced taxis (which can charge €20–30 for a short ride) and hop on Bus L10. For just €3.50, it’ll whisk you straight into the town centre in 20 minutes. Buses run every 20–30

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Your Bag Didn’t Connect—Now What?

Your Bag Didn’t Connect—Now What?

When a bag misses a connecting flight, passengers must report it at the airline’s luggage counter, presenting their passport, boarding pass, and a description of the bag. Most delayed luggage is returned within 24–48 hours, though it can take longer if rerouted. Airlines may cover essentials like clothes and toiletries, but policies vary; for example,

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Herring Rolls & Hidden Gems: A Cheapskate’s Guide to Hamburg

Herring Rolls & Hidden Gems: A Cheapskate’s Guide to Hamburg

How to Get From the Airport on the Cheap Hamburg Airport (HAM) is super well-connected to the city. Take the S-Bahn (S1 line) straight from the airport to the city centre in just 25 minutes. A one-way ticket costs around €3.60. It’s quick, clean, and way better than shelling out €30+ for a cab. Just

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Sri Lanka: The Pearl of the Indian Ocean

Sri Lanka: The Pearl of the Indian Ocean

Welcome to Sri Lanka, the really special faraway place that has just about everything you want in a country in which you’ll be spending two or three weeks: beautiful beaches, rolling hills covered in tea plantations, lush rainforests and ancient ruins; no fewer than eight UNESCO World Heritage sites; national parks with elephants, leopards and

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Boulevards, Bottles, and Bargains: Discovering Chișinău

Boulevards, Bottles, and Bargains: Discovering Chișinău

Land in Chișinău Like a Local Chișinău International Airport is small enough to feel like someone’s fancy bus station, but don’t be fooled by the taxi drivers waiting at the exit — they’ll happily charge you €15–20 for the 20-minute ride. Instead: Trolleybus #30 will whisk you into the city for about €0.25 — slower

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